15 of our favourite Australian homewares brands

When it comes to Aussie homewares brands we are definitely spoilt for choice! While it's all too easy to get lost in dreamy design instagram pages, to then find out there is a world of distance between you and your wishlist, we understand sometimes the distance and freight costs can't be justified. However, we have some good news, you don't need to look overseas for beautiful pieces... we've handpicked 15 homeware brands right here in Aus for you to drool over. From handcrafted ceramics to beautiful textiles, the best homeware stores Australia has to offer are creating pieces that'll make your space feel appealing and unique. Whether you're after statement pieces or everyday essentials, these brands are nailing it with fresh takes on home decor that'll stand the test of time.

The list:

1. Jones and Co
2. Dinosaur designs
3. En Gold
4. Sage and Clare
5. Mud Australia
6. The Oddative
7. Aura Home
8. Saarde
9. Few and Far
10. Bonnie and Neil
11. Maison Balzac
12. Kave home
13. Ecology
14. Armadillo and Co
15. Robert Gordon

Jones and Co

For the maximalists among us, you cannot go past the bold and colourful designs at Jones and Co. Jones and Co. have been shaking up the homewares industry since 2006, bringing fun and personality to Australian homes with vibrant ceramic designs. Their pieces are designed to light up a room and make you smile every time you look at them. 

The coolest part? Every piece is carefully designed and handcrafted (we're talking up to 1000 hand-painted spots on a single mug. Their mission to "live a little" shows in everything they make, from their quirky vases to their statement planters. You can shop through their website or from various stockists across Australia.

Dinosaur Designs

If you have been lucky enough to visit one of their stores In Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, you will likely remember the colourful resin pieces of all shapes and sizes. Founded all the way back in 1985 by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy (yes, a power couple), this Sydney-based brand has been around for a while and yet continues to produce timeless resin pieces that combine art with functionality. 

A classic Dinosaur Designs piece will bring together bold colours with an organic shape, resulting in anything from vases to serving bowls to jewellery. And here’s the best part — every piece is handmade in their Sydney studio! No two pieces are exactly the same, so when you invest in a Dinosaur Designs piece, you are investing in something truly unique.

En Gold

It wouldn’t be a list of our favourite Australian homeware brands without En Gold. If you're dreaming of that laid-back, neutral aesthetic, En Gold needs to be on your radar. Operating from its Melbourne showroom, this brand has mastered the art of minimalist, timeless pieces that make your home feel instantly more inviting. While the brand started with beautiful travertine pieces, it has expanded to incorporate everything from ceramics to furniture, books, lighting, and sculptures. 

When scrolling through En Gold’s website, you will pick up on its dedication to quality craftsmanship and natural materials. Each piece feels carefully considered, and it’s not just because of their A+ imagery. Most of their pieces focus on neutral tones, easily styled in various spaces. While their showroom is worth the visit if you're in Melbourne, you can shop their full collection online. Perfect for anyone who loves that high-end yet understated look.

Sage and Clare

If you are looking for a brand that helps light up every room with fun patterns and bright, bold colours, Sage and Clare is the brand for you. This Melbourne-based brand produces pieces that have such a feel-good feeling to them, vibrant bedding, textiles that make you smile, and homewares that bring a touch of fun to any space. 

Each collection tells a story, often inspired by travels and global artistry, but with a distinctly Australian twist. They also have a collection of quirky children's products, ensuring something for the whole family. Whether shopping online or visiting one of their stockists, you'll find pieces that add character to your home.

Mud Australia

Walk into any design lover's kitchen in Australia, and chances are you'll spot some Mud Australia pieces. Since 1994, this Sydney-based brand has been crafting beautiful porcelain pieces that effortlessly level up Aussie kitchens. Their range of dinnerware, serving pieces and vases comes in a mix of timeless neutrals and colours that'll bring a special touch to dinner parties and simple nights. 

Here's what we love about Mud — every piece is handmade in their Sydney studio using top-notch materials. They're serious about quality, designing pieces that are meant to last. These are the kind of timeless pieces you'll want to pass down. You can check out their collections in person at their Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne stores or shop online if you're elsewhere.

The Oddative

If you are looking for those little pieces that make a house a home without costing you a fortune, this one's for you. Working from their Sydney studio, this brand creates unique pieces that will make you look twice. Using Jesmonite (a sustainable material that's taking the design world by storm), they handcraft everything from decorative objects to functional pieces with an artful touch. 

They have a 'less is more' approach to design. Each piece is handmade in small batches right here in Australia. Their focus on sustainable practices like reusing and recycling materials makes them a great choice if you're after some planet-loving pieces. Shop their collection online to add the finishing touches to your space.

Aura Home

From high-end outdoor umbrellas sure to give your backyard some personality to quality bedding and everything in between. Aura Home was founded in 2000 by Tracie Ellis in Melbourne. The brand combines worldly inspiration with quality timeless appeal, resulting in products that work in any space. 

What we love most is how everything you find at Aura Home works together. From their cosy bed linen (think dreamy natural fabrics and gorgeous patterns) to their new handmade stoneware, each piece feels special but easy and liveable. Shop their collections online or visit their Melbourne showroom to feel the quality for yourself.

Saarde

Hands down, this is one of our favourite brands for finding bathroom styling pieces. But that’s not all. Since 2018, Saarde has been spoiling Australians with quality home goods. With their new flagship store in Surry Hills, they're bringing their considered approach to everything from bathroom essentials to dining pieces. What we love about their range is how they span your whole home from cosy bedroom textiles to kitchen must-haves and even some gorgeous self-care products. 

Their pieces are designed to blend in with your existing space while still having a unique look and feel. Everything Is designed to last (long live sustainability)! Whether you're popping into their Surry Hills store or shopping online, you'll find pieces that work with your style and home.

Few and Far

If you are looking for a one-stop shop to completely furnish your home, we have found your dream store. Since 2009, Few and Far has been bringing treasures from around the world to our Aussie doorstep. Founders Tara and Danny turned an old shop in Jervis Bay into what feels like the most amazing global marketplace you'll ever visit and trust us, you'll want to stay a while.

It's not your usual rush-in-rush-out shopping experience. The store is filled with unique furniture and decor pieces they've hand-picked, each with its own story to tell. Whether you're wandering through one of their beautiful NSW stores or browsing online, you'll find one-of-a-kind pieces that feel like they were meant for your home.

Bonnie & Neil

A brand identity of colour, bold stripes and playful patterns — Bonnie & Neil is the place to find quirky pieces to bring life to your space. Melbourne duo Bonnie and Neil are all about bringing art into the everyday. Their Australian-designed pieces like cushions, table linens, and decor pieces feature Bonnie's original hand-painted artwork. 

Their designs are statement-worthy without feeling so “artsy” that they don’t work for actually living in your living spaces. Whether you're styling your lounge with their vibrant cushions or setting the table for a special dinner party, each piece brings a pop of joy to your space. You can shop their collections online or through various stockists around Australia.

Maison Balzac

You have likely come across Maison Balzac with their signature colourful glass designs when shopping the homewares section at David Jones. If you haven’t, let’s break it down for you — eye-catching hand-blown coloured glass with interesting shapes and textures. But that’s not all they also stock beautiful linens, tableware, decor pieces and an ode to the brand's 2012 humble beginnings, candles (the brand began with a collection of five perfumed candles). 

Elise brings her fashion background (previously working at Hermès in Paris!) to everything the brand creates. Elise accurately describes her pieces as “jewellery for the table”. Now you'll find Maison Balzac pieces in some of the chicest stores around the world, from Liberty London to LA's Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as a number of Australian retailers and, of course, their online store (lucky us!).

Kave Home

With designs that look like they are straight out of a beautifully designed hotel lobby, Kave Home brings quality manufacturing to furniture and decor. While they might have started in Europe, they've been bringing their unique style to Australian homes since 2021. 

What sets them apart is their commitment to doing things differently. Their in-house design team creates pieces that are both functional and stylish, using everything from recycled ocean plastics to certified natural materials like solid wood and rattan (if you haven’t caught on already, they're big on sustainability). You can shop their full range online or check out their pieces in person at their Sydney or Brisbane stores.

Ecology

If you are looking for decor that has a distinct Australian look and feel while staying modern and fresh, this is the place for you. Since 2008, Ecology has been creating pieces that bring some of our natural Aussie environment into our homes. Based in Victoria, Ecology takes its inspiration from the Australian landscape incorporating earthy tones, organic shapes, and designs that look like they've been sketched by hand.

Everything's designed here in Australia, from gorgeous tableware to home accessories. They're big on quality (using quality materials like porcelain and stoneware), but they're also serious about keeping things eco-friendly, especially when it comes to packaging and manufacturing. You can shop their collections online or through stockists around the country — perfect for adding a touch of Aussie style to your space.

Armadillo and Co

Rugs are often the foundation pieces that set the vibe of a room, with Armadillo and Co, you can be sure that your room's foundation is of the highest quality. These aren't your average rugs — they're pieces that tell a story. Each rug is handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This results in beautiful rugs with subtle variations in colour and texture that make each one feel unique.

What really sets Armadillo apart is their commitment to doing good while making beautiful things. They were the first Australian rug maker to become B Corp certified, and they're serious about their environmental impact. Whether you're browsing online or visiting their showrooms in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane you'll be sure to find a rug that will work in your home.

Robert Gordon

If you want to talk about the best Australian homeware brands, you can't look past Aussie pottery, which means you can’t look past Robert Gordon. This Melbourne-based family business has been getting their hands dirty (in the best way) since 1945, with three generations' worth of pottery-making knowledge under their belt. This level of craftsmanship is becoming increasingly hard to find in an often mass-produced world.

They use 100% recycled Australian clay in their Melbourne workshop to create everything from beautiful basins to pendant lights. Each piece passes through the hands of skilled artisans, giving it those tiny, unique characteristics you just can't get from a machine. You can shop their collections through their website, at their factory outlet in Pakenham (Melbourne), or through various stockists across Australia.

So there you have it - 15 of the best Australian homeware brands that are absolutely worth checking out. Whether you're after handcrafted ceramics from Robert Gordon, stunning textiles from Sage and Clare, or those iconic resin pieces from Dinosaur Designs, there's something here for every style and space.